Wynwood is hands down the best place in Miami to discover local brands, streetwear, artsy collectibles and unique gifts
The scene is changing in Wynwood. Then again, when has the colorful neighborhood ever stayed the same? It seems like a new mid-rise apartment building—or an entirely new block of restaurants, bars and clubs—sprouts up out of the concrete every month. And that’s not to mention the neighborhood’s bountiful shopping.
Wynwood’s retail scene is buzzing with discovery. This is less a place for everyday essentials and more for the eclectic and exploratory. Clusters of local fashion brands, funky gift shops, streetwear and streaker stores, markets with rare finds: there’s something for every niche. Best of all, everything is walking distance from each other. Looking for a bit of retail therapy? Get your fix with our comprehensive and up-to-date guide to the best shopping in Wynwood.
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Step into your Lisa Frank dreams and max out on ’90s and Y2K trends at Peach Tree Vintage. The secondhand shop is located outside of Wynwood’s core and is an aesthetic heaven carrying mostly women's clothing. They also buy your secondhand items if you're looking to swap out some of your closet.
OFY is a local lifestyle brand touting high-quality loungewear, basics and select statement pieces for men and women. The brand features classic tees, joggers, hoodies and more in neutral and trendy colors and patterns – as well as some in fabrics that they've patented (trust us, the terry linen is delicious). They also carry some limited-edition prints and Florida-themed collections plus contemporary accessories and footwear from up-and-coming and local brands. So, should you make a stop? As the brand might suggest, Oh Fuck Yeah.
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Lucky is the person who wanders deep inside Wynwood Arcade and discovers Osme Perfumery, Miami’s finest fragrance and apothecary shop. Here, you won’t find popular indie brands like Creed or Le Labo. Instead, let your nose guide you through intricate aromas from storied brands like Floris London, the only perfumer to hold a Royal Warrant from the Queen, and Eight & Bob, a brand created for and worn by JFK himself.
Each fragrance in this store is a creative combination of some of the world’s most unique ingredients, so put your trust in owner Maurice Locke to lead you through the shop. Who knows? You might walk out having finally found your own signature scent.
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Retail therapy should spark curiosity and joy, and for that there’s Glottman. This is Wynwood’s oldest standing retail shop and is only a third of the Glottman whole, which includes a studio (for design, architecture and lighting design services) and a showroom (for interior architecture and design systems).
But let’s get back to what you came here for: the design-forward conversation pieces! Think Taschen coffee table books on creativity and travel, a skyscraper chess set that doubles as decor, architectural home goods designed by the likes of Zaha Hadid, and scents and incense (including a proprietary blend) that have proven to be quite popular with the locals. Equal parts sophisticated and quirky, but always interesting, this is the perfect place to buy a housewarming or birthday gift for your most creative friend.
In a city where storefronts change with the tides, it's hard to find one that's survived as long as BASE. For over 30 years (first on Lincoln Road and now in Wynwood), this menswear store has been curated with a gallery-like mentality, where every T-shirt, scent, accessory, indie mag and object has been meticulously chosen for a man who blends function with fashionability, street culture with subdued cool.
Let your curiosity lead you as you explore up-and-coming designers from across the world, whether you’re looking to refine your wardrobe with their exclusive collaborations, sport exclusive sneakers, add to your art toy collection or layer on some masculine accessories.
Take a piece of the Wynwood Walls home with you at the Wynwood Walls Shop. It's the only place to score official Wynwood Walls march and its shelves and displays tout tons of art books, graffiti-inspired apparel, water bottles and artworks done by the artists behind the walls and collectible figurines from brands like Be@rbricks and Superplastic.
Shopping at consignment and vintage stores is like sorting through a treasure chest where no two items are alike, especially when we’re talking sneakers. Sole Garden is a new shop in Wynwood where sneakerheads can buy and consign limited-edition sneakers and streetwear. Whether you’re looking for rare releases of Yeezys, Jordans or Dunks, Sole Garden might just have you covered. P.S. Sole Garden also has a sneaker cleaning service, so you can send your current kicks in to keep them so nice and so clean.
Sana is Miami's go-to clean facial studio. It's also an incredible place to buy clean skincare. Their retail shop in the front everything you need for a spotless dermus regimen from big brands in the clean beauty space like Moonjuice, Pai, Naturopathica and Augustinus Bader. Not familiar with these names? Book yourself a facial and their expert staff will help you build a skincare program to suit your needs. And if you've got your routine on lock, Sana also sells a number of buzzy hair, body and wellness products to get your whole self on track.
The Billionaire Boys Club flagship sits in Wynwood, and it's one of two stores in the US. It touts a mix of brand essentials, limited edition drops and more clothing, footwear and accessories from the mind of Pharell and his team of creatives, as well as Pharell's other brands, Icecream, Billionaire Girls Club merch and products from Human Made and Humanrace. Be sure to drop in and take a selfie with the iconic astronaut.
Canvas inside Oasis Wynwood aims to bring Miami's Creative class together, with special emphasis on Latinos. The store carries an international roster of hard-to-find fashion designers, from Japan to Puerto Rico, with a curated selection that's markedly comfy and design-forward. Think wardrobe staples like tees and sweatshirts, with funky graphics and high quality fabrics. Throughout the year, they host some high profile but still accessible programming. Past events have included a Joe Jonas's "A Cup of Joe" pop-up and a Tainy sci-fi merch release.
If there's a designer you like, RUN, don't walk to 260 Sample Sale. What was once an NYC staple has made its way to Miami, and is the premier place in town to score big deals on contemporary and designer brands, from clothing to house products, and lingerie to shoes. What they carry changes from week to week, so we suggest signing up for alerts to always be up to date on when your favorite
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This menswear boutique opened in Wynwood way before the mid-rises and cover-charging bars rolled in, and in the years since it’s evolved from a multi-brand retailer into one with its very own clothing line called Dear Deer. Designed in Miami but made in L.A., each collection goes all in on a storyline and is often done in collaboration with artists or brands.
In addition, Basico carries other designers and is especially popular for its diverse selection of matching swim trunks and button-downs, denim, tees, dress sneakers and more.
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Wynwood Shop has come a long way from its humble alleyway beginnings in 2013. And its new indoor location on NW 25th Street touts many of the artists and makers that were with them from the start.
Almost everything inside is made in Miami-Dade, from cute embroidered tees to statement handbags and eye-catching posters and prints to hand-painted jewelry and fedoras. This is your one-stop-shop for all things Wynwood, so drop by for a little souvenir from Miami’s artsiest neighborhood.
One of the country’s top piercing brands has landed in Wynwood. Studs funky art deco space is the most aesthetic place in which to deck out your Earscape®. Studs also offers a wide array of hoops, huggies, chains and other pieces to shop in addition to piercing services should you find yourself in the market for new bling sans a fresh hole.
You can’t miss Pitusa, with its whimsical facade on Wynwood’s busiest street corner and Porsche 911 in the window. This female-led Miami brand is known for its bright cover-ups made with Peruvian Pima cotton and adorable pom poms trimmings. Inside its flagship store, you can find beachwear and accessories for women and kids, including yummy sleepwear, crochet and cotton dresses, ribbon-trimmed jumpsuits, deliciously comfortable harem pants, and colorful basket bags.
Wynwood Tribe is a sustainable and conscious marketplace bridging fashion and social impact. They carry brands like Inkkas Shoes, which plants one shoe for every pair of graphic sneakers bought or Lawless Apparel, which helps provide access to clean water in Africa and Syria. In addition to this, you’ll find an abundance of artisanal and handmade clothing, accessories, art and objects from South America, Miami and beyond, leaving you with no shortage of ways to express your style and stay sustainable.
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It doesn’t matter how many times you may have visited Wynwood Marketplace, because there’s always something new to discover. Grab a cocktail or a bite and enjoy the live music as you duck into the shipping container shops peddling all kinds of goods and services from locally made apothecary to newly launched swimwear or clothing brands, and novelty home decor items to hand-made accessories just begging to be gifted (or maybe just kept for yourself).
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